Female penitents called "Veronicas" participate in a Good Friday procession carrying an image of Jesus in Quito, Ecuador, Friday, April 18, 2014. Holy Week commemorates the last week of the earthly life of Jesus Christ, culminating in his crucifixion on Good Friday and his resurrection on Easter Sunday.

A Catholic worshiper woman cries while accident during the Good Friday procession as their are walking around Larantuka city as part of Holy Week celebrations, known as 'Semana Santa' on April 18, 2014 in Larantuka, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. Easter celebrations in Larantuka started in the 16th century, when Portuguese missionaries entered and acculturated the local people. The ritual appeals to the pilgrims and people from various regions in Indonesia, who come to follow the procession. Holy Week marks the last week of Lent and the beginning of Easter celebrations. Catholics make up approximately three percent of the population of the predominantly Muslim country.

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Indonesians act out the thirteenth station;'Jesus is taken down from the cross' during a re-enactment of the Stations Of The Cross on Good Friday at the Raja Agung church on April 18, 2014 in Bintan Island, Indonesia.

People watch a Good Friday procession on April 18, 2014 in Cuenca, Spain. Spain celebrates Holy Week with processions in most Spanish towns during the last week of Lent.

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Decey Morales, of Bridgeport, carries a wooden crucifix during the Good Friday Passion of the Lord Multi-lingual Stations of the Cross Procession from St. Augustine Cathedral to St. Patrick Church Friday, April 18, 2014, in Bridgeport, Conn.

A woman prays during a pilgrimage to Calvaire Miracle Mount, marking Good Friday in Ganthier, Haiti, Friday April 18, 2014. A massive, slow-moving procession cut through downtown Port-au-Prince as believers wore white, carried rosary beads and waved their arms to the sky. Prayers centered on a hope that the capital of 3 million people would see a better life. Thousands of others traveled to Ganthier, a small town east of Port-au-Prince where pilgrims hiked across the surrounding mountains. These were dotted with Stations of the Cross, depictions of the final hours in Jesus' life.

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Faithful wait for the start of the Via Crucis (Way of the Cross) torchlight procession to be celebrated by Pope Francis in front of the Colosseum on Good Friday in Rome, Friday, April 18, 2014.

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Pope Francis arrives for the Via Crucis (Way of the Cross) torchlight procession to be celebrated in front of the Colosseum in Rome, Friday, April 18, 2014. Pope Francis is presiding over a torch-lit Way of the Cross procession at the Colosseum marking Good Friday in Rome. The pope's resolve to focus the Catholic church's attention on those who suffer was reflected in meditations read aloud to commemorate Jesus' crucifixion.

At one point, as the parishioners follow the action around the church building at Alleluia! Lutheran Church, one of the Roman guards portrayed by Nick Duesing, surprises them with a dagger and demands if anyone has seen Jesus. during Good Friday observances in Naperville, Ill. on Friday, April 18, 2014.

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In this April 13, 2014, a South American cowboy known as a gaucho, and the wild horse he rides on, fall during a rodeo organized as part of Holy Week celebrations in Montevideo, Uruguay. The rodeo is one of the main attractions during Easter, also known as Tourism Week or Semana Criolla in Uruguay.

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A table with flowers stands on the street as part of Good Friday celebrations in Aracataca, the hometown of late Nobel laureate Gabriel Garcia Marquez in Colombia's Caribbean coast, Friday, April 18, 2014. Since the author died Thursday at the age of 87, residents and holiday makers have been flocking to the home where he was born and raised by his maternal grandparents until the age of 8, paying their final respects to a man who was a symbol of pride for a country long torn by violence.

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Faithful and nuns attend the Via Crucis (Way of the Cross) torchlight procession in Rome, Friday, April 18, 2014. Pope Francis presided over a torch-lit Way of the Cross procession at the Colosseum marking Good Friday in Rome. The pope's resolve to focus the Catholic church's attention on those who suffer was reflected in meditations read aloud to commemorate Jesus' crucifixion.

On Good Friday, Monica Beckham carries a cross along the Port Orchard, Wash. waterfront at the 22nd annual Crosswalk followed by other worshippers on Friday, April 18, 2014. The event was held to celebrate the death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ for the upcoming Easter holiday.

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Hooded penitents known as "cucuruchos" participate in a Holy Week procession on Good Friday in Quito, Ecuador, Friday, April 18, 2014. Holy Week commemorates the last week of the earthly life of Jesus Christ, culminating in his crucifixion on Good Friday and his resurrection on Easter Sunday.

Worshipers walk around the decorated bier during a Good Friday processions, in the port of Katapola, at the Greek island of Amorgos on Friday, April 18, 2014. More than 250 million Orthodox Christians worldwide will celebrate Easter this year on Sunday, April 20. (

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Bearing the weight of wooden crosses, Troy Martinez, left, and Nick Ortiz travel the “High Road to Taos” for the third consecutive year en route to El Santuario de Chimayo, N.M., on Good Friday, April 18, 2014. Many pilgrims carry rosaries and crosses to pray for and honor loved ones. (AP Photo/Jeremy Wade Shockley)

Cypriot Christian Orthodox devotees carry a bier depicting Christ's preparation for burial during a Good Friday procession, at the Ayios Georgios Exorinos Church in the Cypriot Turkish controlled North on April 18, 2014 in Famagusta, Cyprus. More than 4000 people attended the service, the first since 1957 at the church in the medieval town. Organizers tried to make the Good Friday service an example of how religion can bring both sides together.

Jesus Estrada, a member of the Queen Of Peace Catholic Church, reenacts the pain Christ went through on the cross on Good Friday, Friday, April 18, 2014, in Houston. Hundreds of followers were present to witness the re-enactment and reaffirm their faith.

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Penitents from 'Las Siete Palabras' 'Seven words' brotherhood take part in a procession in Zamora, Spain, on the early hours of Wednesday, April 16, 2014. Hundreds of processions take place throughout Spain during the Easter Holy Week.

A man touches the image of the El Perdon (Forgiveness) Christ during a Holy Week procession in Almeria, southeast Spain April 15, 2014. Holy Week is celebrated in many Christian traditions during the week before Easter. Picture taken April 15, 2014.

A nun holds palm leaves in her hands while participating in the celebration of Palm Sunday at St. Pierre Church in Port-au-Prince, on April 13, 2014. Palm Sunday is celebrated by Christians on the triumphal entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem, the week before his death and resurrection. For many Christian churches, Palm Sunday, often referred to as "Passion Sunday," marks the beginning of Holy Week, which concludes on Easter Sunday.

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An inmate depicting Jesus performs in the theatre play "Jesus Christ Superstar" at Sarita Colonia prison yard, ahead of Holy Week celebrations, in Lima April 15, 2014. The play was held to encourage the inmates in their rehabilitation process, according to the prison's press release. Sarita Colonia's population is made up of 3,113 inmates, out of which 472 are foreigners. Picture taken April 15, 2014.

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Pope Francis is hugged by a child at the end of the Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's square at the Vatican, Sunday, April 13, 2014. Tens of thousands of Romans, tourists and pilgrims have joined Pope Francis in a solemn Palm Sunday service in St. Peter's Square. Palm Sunday begins Holy Week, which culminates next Sunday on Easter. Francis used a pastoral staff made of wood carved by Italian prison inmates, who donated it to him. The pope is determined to put people on the margins of life at the center of the Roman Catholic church's attention.

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A woman tends to the gravesite of a loved one at the makeshift mass grave site at San Joaquin Parish on April 16, 2014 in Tacloban, Leyte, Philippines. People continue to rebuild their lives five months after Typhoon Haiyan struck the coast on November 8, 2013, leaving more than 6000 dead and many more homeless. Although many businesses and services are functioning, electricity and housing continue to be the main issues, with many residents still living in temporary housing conditions due to "No Build" areas preventing them from rebuilding their homes. This week marks Holy Week across the Philippines and will see many people attend religious activities.

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The crucified Christ of the San Bernardo brotherhood is carried through the streets of Sevilla during Holy Week on April 16, 2014. Christian believers around the world mark the Holy Week of Easter in celebration of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

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Bell ringers of Utrera perform on Palm Sunday at the beginning of Holy week in Santa Marta de la Mesa Church on April 13, 2014 in Utrera, Spain. Church Bell ringers of Utrera keep a tradition that is more than 500 years old and are currently seeking to be included on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list. Easter week is traditionally celebrated with processions in most Spanish towns.

A woman helps to adjust the hood of a penitent of the San Bernardo brotherhood during Holy Week in Sevilla on April 16, 2014. Christian believers around the world mark the Holy Week of Easter in celebration of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

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Penitents from 'Las Siete Palabras' 'Seven words' brotherhood take part in a procession in Zamora, Spain, on the early hours of Wednesday, April 16, 2014. Hundreds of processions take place throughout Spain during the Easter Holy Week.

Penitents from 'Cristo de la Buena Muerte' or 'Good Dead Christ' brotherhood take part in a procession in Zamora, Spain, on the early hours of Tuesday, April 15, 2014. Hundreds of processions take place throughout Spain during the Easter Holy Week.

Penitents from "Jesus del Via Crucis" brotherhood take part in a procession in Zamora, Spain, on Tuesday, April 15, 2014. Hundreds of processions take place throughout Spain during the Easter Holy Week.

A penitent from "La Sangre" brotherhood walks to the church prior of a Holy Week procession in Cordoba, southern Spain, Spain, Tuesday, April 15, 2014. Hundreds of processions take place throughout Spain during the Easter Holy Week.

A penitent, left, leaves a bar prior to take part in the procession of the "Silencio del Santisimo Cristo del Rebate" brotherhood, during Holy Week in Tarazona, northern Spain, Tuesday, April 15, 2014. Hundreds of processions take place throughout Spain during the Easter Holy Week.

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Catholic worshippers clean the tombs of their ancestors during Holy Week celebrations, known as 'Semana Santa' on April 15, 2014 in Larantuka, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. Easter celebrations in Larantuka started in the 16th century, when Portuguese missionaries entered and acculturated the local people. The ritual appeals to the pilgrims and people from various regions in Indonesia, who come to follow the procession. Holy Week marks the last week of Lent and the beginning of Easter celebrations. Catholics make up approximately 3% per cent of the population of the predominantly Muslim country.

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Actors take part in a re-enactment of the "Via Crucis" (Way of the Cross), which commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, during the Orthodox Holy Week celebrations in Bucharest April 15, 2014. Romania's Christian Orthodox majority will celebrate Easter on April 20 together with Catholic believers.

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Filipino policemen and government workers carry wooden crosses to reenact the suffering of Jesus Christ as part of their observation of lent along a road in suburban Quezon city, north of Manila, Philippines during Holy Wednesday, April 16, 2014. Devotees practice different religious rites to atone for their sins and pray for more blessings during the Holy Week in this predominantly Roman Catholic country.

A penitent takes part in the procession of the "Silencio y la Santa Cruz" brotherhood during Holy Week in Oviedo, northern Spain April 15, 2014. Hundreds of processions take place round-the-clock during Holy Week in Spain, drawing thousands of visitors.

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A child from "La Sangre" brotherhood takes part during a Holy Week procession in Cordoba, southern Spain, Spain, Tuesday, April 15, 2014. Hundreds of processions take place throughout Spain during the Easter Holy Week.

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Children play in the background as a penitent watches a march from "Jesus en su Tercera Caída" brotherhood during a procession in Zamora, Spain, Monday, April 14, 2014. Hundreds of processions take place throughout Spain during the Easter Holy Week.

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Inmates perform Jesus Christ Superstar inside the Sarita Colonia prison in Callao, Peru, Tuesday, April 15, 2014. Domestic and foreign prisoners put the play on for an audience of prison authorities during Holy Week for the third year in a row.

Penitents take part in the procession during Palm Sunday, prior to Spain Holy Week, in Pamplona, northern Spain, Sunday April 13, 2014. Spanish devoted Catholics take part in a lot of religious ceremonies during Holy Week.

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The three years old Thomas Haitzmann eats a "Palmbrezeln" after a Palm Sunday procession in Lofer, Austrian province of Salzburg, Sunday, April 13, 2014. Palm Sunday opens the Holy Week which ends with Easter Sunday, the most important Christian holiday.

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A catholic worshipper holds Virgin Mary picture as he prepare for Holy Week celebrations, known as 'Semana Santa' on April 16, 2014 in Larantuka, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. Easter celebrations in Larantuka started in the 16th century, when Portuguese missionaries entered and acculturated the local people. The ritual appeals to the pilgrims and people from various regions in Indonesia, who come to follow the procession. Holy Week marks the last week of Lent and the beginning of Easter celebrations. Catholics make up approximately 3% per cent of the population of the predominantly Muslim country.

Penitents from 'San Gonzalo' brotherhood buy food at a mobile street food van after a 12 hour procession outside their church in the early hours on April 15, 2014 in Seville, Spain. Easter week is traditionally celebrated with processions in most Spanish towns.

Pilgrims take part in the traditional Palm Sunday procession from Mt. Olives to Jerusalem's Old City on April 13, 2014. The ceremony is a landmark in the Christian calendar, marking the triumphant return of Christ to Jerusalem the week before his death, when a cheering crowd greeted him waving palm leaves. Palm Sunday marks the start of the most solemn week in the Christian calendar.

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People look at a rabbit jumping over an obstacle at the traditional Easter market at the Old Town Square in Prague April 14, 2014. Holy Week is celebrated in many Christian traditions during the week before Easter.

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Masked faithfuls dressed as devils, popularly known as "Talciguin", take a selfie during the celebration of an ancient local tradition that marks the start of Holy Week, on April 14, 2014 in Texistepeque, some 84 km west of San Salvador, El Salvador. Talciguines lash Catholic faithfuls to cleanse their sins.

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A woman leads away her newly acquired donkeys through the grounds of the "Feria de Ramos," or Palm Fair in El Alto, Bolivia, Saturday, April 12, 2014. The annual three day livestock fair takes place every Palm Sunday weekend and is a Holy Week, or Easter tradition.